Dudley's dungeon -- Friday, 22 August, 2008

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Average rating: Fair
Number of ratings: 38

Comments

Skyrock	August 22, 2008 00:12
First comment: 26 July, 2007	41 comments written
A direct link to the comic in question would have been better... http://xkcd.com/325/ Rated P, not because it consists mostly of an obscure reference (although that doesn't also help), but simply I wasn't the least bit entertained.
Wellan	August 22, 2008 00:20
First comment: 27 November, 2007	247 comments written
Sorry, but it's not really funny. Also, why would Rodney send Dudley a package (or is this just so obscure that I'm wrong about that), and why invent scrolls of undead turning (the wands work just fine)?
Wonderer	August 22, 2008 00:36
First comment: 22 March, 2007	106 comments written
MEDIOCRE comic! better than a C but not as good as a C+ - somewhere just under C+ (See: "eBay Feedback Profile for tryork5ifp")
idontexist	August 22, 2008 00:56
First comment: 19 July, 2008	35 comments written
Hey! I'm going for the worst comic ever here. I give it an E just because i want my comic that i sent a couple weeks ago to be the worst rated ever. Btw Dion, can you add worst comics to the stats pageThese strange creatures live mostly on the surface of the earth, gathering together in societies of various forms, but occasionally a stray will descend into the depths and commit mayhem among the dungeon residents who, naturally, often resent the intrusion of such beasts. They are capable of using weapons and magic, and it is even rumored that the Wizard of Yendor is a member of this species. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details.?
Callie	August 22, 2008 01:50
First comment: 16 July, 2007	31 comments written
I have to give it an E.
Quint Sakugarne	August 22, 2008 01:57
First comment: 1 January, 2008	233 comments written
Well, I was entertained. Partly because I was very entertained by that particular xkcd comic. And jftsang did mention that it was an xkcd reference. Note that a comic can have a 66% approval rating if two out of every three people upvote it!
hpp3	August 22, 2008 02:48
First comment: 21 November, 2007	38 comments written
Seriously awesome humour, from the xkcd comic, this comic, and Quint's comment.
hpp3	August 22, 2008 02:51
First comment: 21 November, 2007	38 comments written
Also, if that had been Schroedinger's package, the bobcat will have a 50% chance of not being dead.
Antheridium	August 22, 2008 07:39
First comment: 17 May, 2007	442 comments written
Monster-in-a-box! (It would work like a bag of"Now, this third handkerchief," Mein Herr proceeded, "has also four edges, which you can trace continuously round and round: all you need do is to join its four edges to the four edges of the opening. The Purse is then complete, and its outer surface--" "I see!" Lady Muriel eagerly interrupted. "Its outer surface will be continuous with its inner surface! But it will take time. I'll sew it up after tea." She laid aside the bag, and resumed her cup of tea. "But why do you call it Fortunatus's Purse, Mein Herr?" The dear old man beamed upon her, with a jolly smile, looking more exactly like the Professor than ever. "Don't you see, my child--I should say Miladi? Whatever is inside that Purse, is outside it; and whatever is outside it, is inside it. So you have all the wealth of the world in that leetle Purse!" [ Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, by Lewis Carroll ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. tricks.)
Nameless Fairy	August 22, 2008 09:09
First comment: 26 September, 2007	22 comments written
Good comics make memes. Bad comics repeat them. Guess which category this one falls into?
SomeoneElse	August 22, 2008 09:30
First comment: 11 September, 2006	143 comments written
The room Dudley's in seems suspiciousluy like the room in Dudley's Dungeon comic number one. Plus there's no such thiong as a scrollAnd I was gazing on the surges prone, With many a scalding tear and many a groan, When at my feet emerg'd an old man's hand, Grasping this scroll, and this same slender wand. I knelt with pain--reached out my hand--had grasp'd Those treasures--touch'd the knuckles--they unclasp'd-- I caught a finger: but the downward weight O'erpowered me--it sank. Then 'gan abate The storm, and through chill aguish gloom outburst The comfortable sun. I was athirst To search the book, and in the warming air Parted its dripping leaves with eager care. Strange matters did it treat of, and drew on My soul page after page, till well-nigh won Into forgetfulness; when, stupefied, I read these words, and read again, and tried My eyes against the heavens, and read again. [ Endymion, by John Keats ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. of undead turning. Also, even though I know about xkcd and have read that particular comic, I didn't realise it was a reference until it was pointed out. So it's not a very good reference if it needs to be pointed out to be understood. Well, that's just my opinion.
badgerigar	August 22, 2008 11:12
First comment: 22 August, 2008	1 comments written
This isn't an xkcd reference. It is an xkcd ripoff. There is no joke apart from the one made in the original
T-Jack	August 22, 2008 14:15
First comment: 16 March, 2008	52 comments written
The bad thing: The comic's not funny at all. The good thing: At least the comments are. I'm giving it M only besause of them.
gneek	August 22, 2008 20:14
First comment: 18 January, 2008	159 comments written
Meh
Slowpoke	August 22, 2008 21:02
First comment: 27 February, 2007	239 comments written
Good comics make memes. Bad comics repeat them. I can has new meme plz? Kthxbye.
Quint Sakugarne	August 22, 2008 22:21
First comment: 1 January, 2008	233 comments written
"This isn't an xkcd reference. It is an xkcd ripoff. There is no joke apart from the one made in the original." Hey badgerigar, this isn't a ripoff. It's not the same joke as before. It's clearly referencing it. He could have had a live bobcat walk out of the box. Or had the WizardEbenezum walked before me along the closest thing we could find to a path in these overgrown woods. Every few paces he would pause, so that I, burdened with a pack stuffed with arcane and heavy paraphernalia, could catch up with his wizardly strides. He, as usual, carried nothing, preferring, as he often said, to keep his hands free for quick conjuring and his mind free for the thoughts of a mage. [ A Dealing with Demons, by Craig Shaw Gardner ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details. say something about how he hopes people wouldn't mind the one time out of 30 that he slacked off. Or the package should have contained a throneMethought I saw the footsteps of a throne Which mists and vapours from mine eyes did shroud-- Nor view of who might sit thereon allowed; But all the steps and ground about were strown With sights the ruefullest that flesh and bone Ever put on; a miserable crowd, Sick, hale, old, young, who cried before that cloud, "Thou art our king, O Death! to thee we groan." Those steps I clomb; the mists before me gave Smooth way; and I beheld the face of one Sleeping alone within a mossy cave, With her face up to heaven; that seemed to have Pleasing remembrance of a thought foregone; A lovely Beauty in a summer grave! [ Sonnet, by William Wordsworth ] Copyright (c) 1994, 1995, 1996 by the NetHack Development Team Copyright (c) 1994 by Boudewijn Wayers NetHack may be freely redistributed. See license for details.. As it stands, it's most definitely a reference, not a ripoff. And I stand behind my <b>Excellent</b> rating.
Mighty Tater	August 22, 2008 22:45
First comment: 8 February, 2007	15 comments written
After re-reading it, I chuckled. E it is!
Slowpoke	August 23, 2008 01:13
First comment: 27 February, 2007	239 comments written
Erm, what I meant to say was, "package contained a lolcat. Would not buy again."
Bob Catt	August 23, 2008 01:28
First comment: 23 August, 2008	1 comments written
Hilarious comic. Would read again.
Goldthwait	August 23, 2008 01:42
First comment: 23 August, 2008	1 comments written
t - a bobcat corpse Hey! Stop spreading rumors about me.
Squeegy	August 23, 2008 18:36
First comment: 6 August, 2007	17 comments written
Meh. I didn't get the end at all, so I'm gonna go with a Fair.
acheron	August 23, 2008 19:35
First comment: 1 June, 2004	63 comments written
Meh. It's not bad. (I didn't catch the xkcd ref until it was pointed out either, even though I more or less have all the xkcd comics memorized.)
Nesman	August 24, 2008 15:06
First comment: 4 January, 2005	112 comments written
See XKCD 325, if you still don't get it.
zach	August 25, 2008 16:08
First comment: 25 August, 2008	2 comments written
I would rate the xkcd comic as Poor, so easy decision for me.
Slowpoke	August 25, 2008 16:40
First comment: 27 February, 2007	239 comments written
No new comic this Monday morning, <boo hoo>!
Ren	August 27, 2008 15:08
First comment: 2 April, 2008	35 comments written
P for Pretty Bad. I read XKCD religiously but didn't get it until the link, and after that it wasn't really good anyway. See http://qdb.us/151845
acheron	August 28, 2008 14:39
First comment: 1 June, 2004	63 comments written
That quote on QDB.us was funnier than this comic.
Slowpoke	August 28, 2008 22:03
First comment: 27 February, 2007	239 comments written
@ "O Arnie, hear my prayers, we need some new comics."
@	August 28, 2008 22:21
First comment: 26 July, 2004	155 comments written
Since we don't have any new comix, I lower my vote from Mediocre to Poor.
gneek	August 29, 2008 06:22
First comment: 18 January, 2008	159 comments written
I CAN HAZ NU COMIC PLZ?
Antheridium	August 29, 2008 14:58
First comment: 17 May, 2007	442 comments written
Taking a bad comic hostage is rather less effective, I'd imagine...
@	August 29, 2008 22:23
First comment: 26 July, 2004	155 comments written
In that case I raise this ripoff comic to Excellent.
MadDawg2552	October 10, 2008 19:14
First comment: 6 October, 2008	69 comments written
A good comic reference can stand on its own without people needing to know the reference. A great comic reference is funny on its own, but even funnier if you know the reference. A poor comic reference is neither funny nor even recognized as a reference to said comic without mentioning said comic's name.

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